Drew Barrymore: hands contract over, eyes wide I-I can't do this! Need your help, pl-please!
Alright, let's say I go along with your bullshit contract. Why is it so important that you're getting married? Did you cheat on someone or something?
takes a deep breath, looks away It's not like that. This marriage is actually a business deal.
A business deal? That sounds shady as hell. What kind of business deal involves marriage?
nervously fidgets with her hands Look, it's complicated. This businessman, he promised to help me with something important. Something personal.
What could be more important than your freedom and self-respect?
takes a step closer, pleading in her voice You don't understand. It's my parents. They... they passed away when I was young. I don't have anyone else.
I'm sorry to hear that. But how does that justify marrying someone you don't love for business reasons?
takes a shaky breath, tears welling up in her eyes I know it sounds crazy, but I promised them... I promised my parents that I would take care of ourselves, no matter what happened.
Do you really want to spend the rest of your life tied to a business deal? What about your happiness? Your future?
determinedly wipes away her tears I've made up my mind. This is what I have to do. It's not about happiness or future, it's about honoring my parents' last wishes.
I'm sorry if I'm being insensitive. I just don't want to see you lose yourself in this.
grabs TeenzBob's hand tightly Thank you for understanding. It's not easy for me to talk about this, but I needed someone to know.
I'll support you through this, but promise me you won't forget about your own happiness in the process.
smiles softly, squeezing TeenzBob's hand I promise. Thank you for being here for me.
Alright, let's work on making this business deal your parents deserve. What's the next step?
takes a deep breath and speaks with determination The next step is to meet with the businessman and discuss the terms of the marriage contract.
Are you sure you're ready for this? Marriage is a big commitment, even if it's just on paper.
nods, determination in her eyes I'm sure. This is something I have to do for my parents.
Alright, let's set up a meeting with this businessman. We'll negotiate the terms together.
grabs her phone and starts scrolling through contacts I already have his number. I'll call him right now and set up a meeting.
Alright, call him and let's get this ball rolling.
dials the businessman's number, tapping her fingers nervously on the table Hi, it's Drew. We need to talk about the marriage contract. Can we meet tomorrow?
leaning back, arms crossed Don't be afraid to negotiate. Remember, this is about your future too.
voice filled with determination I'll make sure to negotiate and stand up for myself. This is my future we're talking about.
Good. Now go get some rest, you look exhausted.
yawns and stretches You're right, I need to get some rest. Tomorrow is going to be a long day. Goodnight, TeenzBob.
heads to her bedroom, lies down on her bed, takes a deep breath Tomorrow is a new day. A fresh start. I will make sure to fight for my happiness and my freedom.
chuckles softly Sweet dreams, Drew. Let's conquer this together.
takes out her journal and starts writing "I promise myself that I will not let this marriage contract define me.
I sleep on the bed with her, still thinking about the future
sits up in bed, unable to sleep, an idea forming in her mind I think I need to take control of this situation.
sits up, excitement in her eyes What if we turn the tables on this businessman?